Haiti, Republic. An Order Of Honour And Merit, Commander, C.1935 Archive In twisted cotton threads

In twisted cotton threads

Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st

This small document (13

the French government felt this small force had brilliantly served French interests in the eyes of the World and in the words of a press release "had resurrected the glory of Verdun and of the Marne"

Haiti, Republic. An Order Of Honour And Merit, Commander, C.1935 Archive In twisted cotton threadsInstituted 1926. Type II. 1932 Issue. A silver Maltese cross with white enamels, obverse centre with gilt coat of arms with blue enamel surround (Medaille Honneur et Merite), reverse centre also in gilt with embossed REPUBLIQUE D'HAITI, blue enamel surround presenting traditional French ideals LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE, measuring 55 mm (w) x 61. 2 mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced ball suspension), with elongated loop, exhibiting